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Colorado hosts Columbus after Nelson's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Brock Nelson's two-goal game against the Ottawa Senators in the Avalanche's 8-2 win

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Steven Stamkos (600th career goal), Valeri Nichushkin (hat trick), and Tom Wilson (two goals, assist) earn Wednesday's honors

JANUARY 1 • NHL.COM

Summons hats against Blues Nichushkin scored three goals on six shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Nichushkin ended a six-game goal drought in a big way. The 30-year-old winger scored twice in the first 3:26 of the contest and then completed his hat trick with 3:54 left in the third period. Nichushkin is up to 11 goals and 26 points over 31 appearances, and he had 14 points in as many outings in December. He's also supplied 84 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-9 rating this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Blues vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | December 31, 2025

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

MacKinnon scores 400th goal and Nichushkin nets hat trick as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, including his 400th career goal, and Valeri Nichushkin netted his second NHL hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 for the...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Blues vs. Avalanche - December 31, 2025

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Nichushkin Nets Second Career Hat Trick As Avalanche Rout Blues

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Chips in twice Sunday Nichushkin registered two assists and put three shots on net in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Nichushkin picked up a secondary helper on both of the Avs' goals in the third period, including Nathan MacKinnon's empty-netter. With the pair of apples, Nichushkin is up to 13 assists, 21 points, 67 shots on goal and 24 hits through 27 games this season. Since his return from a lower-body injury on Dec. 2, the 30-year-old winger has been a consistent name on the team's scoresheets with nine points over 10 outings. If he can stay healthy, Nichushkin should continue to see top-six minutes moving forward, making him a viable option in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burns, Necas give Avalanche early lead in 3-2 win over Jets for 12th straight home win

Brent Burns and Martin Necas scored early and the Colorado Avalanche held on to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 for their fourth straight win

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds two helpers in win Nichushkin notched two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nichushkin helped out on a Samuel Girard game-tying goal in the second period and a Nathan MacKinnon empty-netter in the third. The 30-year-old Nichushkin is up to three goals and three helpers over eight games in December. For the season, the winger has 18 points, 63 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-4 rating across 25 appearances as a steady part of the Avalanche's top six.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Nichushkin scored an empty-net goal on eight shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Nichushkin has three goals and a helper over his last seven games. The 30-year-old winger is up to eight goals, 16 points, 62 shots, 23 hits and a plus-3 rating through 24 appearances. He's far away from being a leader scorer for the Avalanche, but Nichushkin's steady top-six usage makes him a reliable winger in fantasy.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has goal and assist as Avalanche beat Predators 4-2 for 11th straight home win

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 26th goal and added an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 for their 11th straight home win

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine Sunday Nichushkin scored a goal, put two shots on net and dished out two hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Nichushkin tallied his goal just under two minutes into the second period, and it would ultimately stand as Sunday's go-ahead score. With the twine finder, the 30-year-old winger is up to seven goals, 14 points and 50 shots on goal through 21 games this season. He has two goals in his last four games since returning from a lower-body injury. If he can stay healthy, Nichushkin will remain a solid option in most fantasy formats while skating within Colorado's top nine. His value is highest in point-based fantasy leagues, but he can hold his own in banger formats as he's averaging a hit per game this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin, MacKinnon help Avalanche increase NHL-best record in 3-2 win over Philadelphia Flyers

Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to add to his NHL-leading points total and the Colorado Avalanche hung...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies first goal since return Nichushkin scored a goal, put three shots on net and dished out two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Nichushkin helped stop the slide in Thursday's game, as his goal put the Avalanche on the board to trail 4-1 midway through the second period. With the score, the 30-year-old winger is up to six goals, seven assists and 46 shots on goal through 19 games this season. His tally Thursday was his first point since returning from a lower-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for eight games. He currently occupies a winger role on Colorado's third line, but the team's top nine has been exceptional this season, leaving Nichushkin in a solid spot to produce points regardless of his assignment. Staying on the ice has been an issue for the left winger, but if he can play in the majority of games this season for the Avalanche, Nichushkin could contend for a career high in points at his current pace. He's a decent waiver-wire pickup with high upside in nearly all formats.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Nichushkin (lower body) will return to the lineup against Vancouver on Tuesday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Following an eight-game absence, Nichushkin will probably occupy a middle-six role. He has produced five goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net and 16 hits in 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No Valeri Nichushkin, no problem for Gavin Brindley, new-look Avalanche second line DENVER - Mackenzie Blackwood has uncovered the key to Gavin Brindley's success. Brindley, who has ev...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Classified as week-to-week Nichushkin (lower body) was labeled as week-to-week by the Avs on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nichushkin is currently mired in a seven-game goal drought during which he registered just 10 shots -- though he did chip in five helpers over that stretch, including a pair with the man advantage. Without the 30-year-old winger in the lineup, Artturi Lehkonen figures to step into a first-line role alongside Nathan MacKinnon. Given Nichushkin's timeline, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Makar Recalled by Avalanche, Set to Skate with Brother Cale Again Against Buffalo Sabres Taylor Makar is back for another game in the wake of Valeri Nichushkin's injury.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Gabriel Landeskog scores 1st regular-season goal in 1,347 days, couldn't wait to share news with son

Gabriel Landeskog ended a regular-season goal-scoring drought, which was sure to delight his biggest fan — his young son

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Will miss some time Although there's no timetable for Nichushkin (lower body) yet, he will at least miss some action, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports Wednesday.

Impact Nichushkin suffered the injury during Tuesday's 4-1 win over Anaheim. He has five goals and 12 points in 17 outings this year. Given that Nichushkin isn't expected to play Thursday against Buffalo, Colorado will need to summon a player from the minors because the Avalanche are down to 11 healthy forwards and six healthy defensemen.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further evaluation Nichushkin sustained a lower-body injury Tuesday versus the Ducks and will be evaluated further Wednesday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Nichushkin picked up an assist in 12:57 of ice time prior to his exit. The 30-year-old winger can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The Avalanche's next game is Thursday versus the Sabres. If Nichushkin misses time, the Avalanche will likely need to make a roster move, while Victor Olofsson, Gavin Brindley or Gabriel Landeskog could gain extra ice time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Generates two assists in win Nichushkin earned two assists, including one on the power play, and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact This was Nichushkin's first multi-point effort since his two-goal game versus the Hurricanes on Oct. 23. The 30-year-old winger is up to 11 points (three on the power play) with 40 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-2 rating over 16 appearances. He remains in a second-line role, and while he's seeing ample power-play time, he hasn't been able to get as involved in that situation as Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar or Martin Necas.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Colorado hosts Columbus after Nelson's 2-goal game

MacKinnon scores 400th goal and Nichushkin nets hat trick as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

Burns, Necas give Avalanche early lead in 3-2 win over Jets for 12th straight home win

MacKinnon has goal and assist as Avalanche beat Predators 4-2 for 11th straight home win

Nichushkin, MacKinnon help Avalanche increase NHL-best record in 3-2 win over Philadelphia Flyers

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Gabriel Landeskog scores 1st regular-season goal in 1,347 days, couldn't wait to share news with son